What is a butler’s tray table?

A butler's tray table is an accent table typically used for serving. It includes a removable tray top that can transport food and drinks from room to room. Normally, the base features folding criss-crossing legs. Shop a range of butler's tray tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tray top coffee table?

Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

What are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

What are tiny side tables called?

What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.

What is a tall side table called?

A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

Side Table With Tray

Danish Modern Tray Table

Butlers Tray

Wicker Elephant Table

Pull Out Tray

English Mahogany Tray

Serving Table Tray Top

French Walnut Side Tables

Mid Century Metal Tray Tables

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Early 20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Folding Tray Table With Brass Inlay

$1,200

Stunning Military Campaign Side Table Including Butlers Serving Tray and Drawers

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Bevan funnel Military Campaign side table with

Category

20th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Military Campaign Side Table Including Butlers Serving Tray and Drawers

$1,301

Mahogany Campaign Style Side Table Drawers Brown Leather Butlers Serving Tray

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 stunning handmade in England mahogany side tables with

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Campaign Style Side Table Drawers Brown Leather Butlers Serving Tray

$924

Wim Rietveld 535 Mosquito Table with Wood Tray

By Wim Rietveld, Gispen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 'Mosquito' coffee table, Model No. 535, is by famous Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Gispen

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld 535 Mosquito Table with Wood Tray

$1,150

Charming Round Accent Table with Pierced "Tray" Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Round accent table, having mirrored top inset in pierced brass gallery, raised on three square

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Charming Round Accent Table with Pierced "Tray" Top

$1,450

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Tray Top Accent Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Accent Side Table with Removable Tray Top (No

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Tray Top Accent Side Table

$850

Svend Willumsen H Egholm Teak Tray Top Side Table for Fritz Hansen

By Willumsen Engholm

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Early production side table with removable tray top designed by Svend Willumsen & H Engholm for

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Willumsen H Egholm Teak Tray Top Side Table for Fritz Hansen

$1,575

Vintage Rattan Two Tier Tray Table with Iron Frame

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage hand made two tier tray table in rattan and woven wicker with an black iron frame, possibly

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Rattan Two Tier Tray Table with Iron Frame

$1,200

Smashing Coral Octagonal Tray Table with Faux Bamboo Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Side table in a wonderful shade of coral, having faux bamboo legs. Tray top (not removable) depicts

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Smashing Coral Octagonal Tray Table with Faux Bamboo Stand

$600

Mid Century folding brass table with removable plexi tray

Located in Roma, RM

Mid Century folding brass table with removable plexi tray Product details Dimensions: 55 W x 54 H x

Category

Mid-20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century folding brass table with removable plexi tray

$1,234

French Tray Top Kingwood Table with Three Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Tray Top Kingwood Table with Three Drawers and a Star Decoration, 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

French Tray Top Kingwood Table with Three Drawers, 18th Century

$3,500

Neoclassical Silver Folding Tray Table with Brass Base, Italy 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant Neoclassical patinated brass and silver tray table in the style of Maison Baguès

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Silver Folding Tray Table with Brass Base, Italy 1960s

$1,900

18th Century French Walnut Needlepoint Screen with Folding Tray Table

Located in Dallas, TX

a removable handwoven needlepoint tapestry screen on one side, and a small folding tray table on the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Needlepoint Screen with Folding Tray Table

$975

Pair of Tray Tables with Brass Tops and Green Bases

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of tray tables featuring patinated brass tops set on green lacquered bases. The tables differ

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tray Tables with Brass Tops and Green Bases

$2,987 / set

Hand Painted Floral Decorated Georgian Tea Table with Sliding Trays

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

surfaces. The table is 48"w with both surfaces extended.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Floral Decorated Georgian Tea Table with Sliding Trays

$995

Wim Rietveld Model No. 535 Mosquito Table with Removable Wooden Tray

By Gispen, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tray underneath. The wood tray is not original to the table, but made to the original specifications

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Model No. 535 Mosquito Table with Removable Wooden Tray

$950

Pair of Midcentury British Colonial Tray Tables with Elephant Head Handles

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of vintage British colonial style trays presented on contemporary legs, featuring

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury British Colonial Tray Tables with Elephant Head Handles

$9,600 / set

1970s French Two-Tier Rattan and Iron Coffee Table with Removable Tray

Located in Aspen, CO

1970s French two-tier rattan table with removable tray.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

1970s French Two-Tier Rattan and Iron Coffee Table with Removable Tray

$2,100

English Georgian Style Wood Tray Top Serving Table with Inlaid Conch Design

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style tray top oval serving table with tapered spindled legs and an X-stretcher

Category

20th Century Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Style Wood Tray Top Serving Table with Inlaid Conch Design

$1,200

Fat-Fat, Lady-Fat Tray and Table with Storage by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Patricia Urquiola Typology: Small tables Collection: B&B Italia Year: 2004 Inspired

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Fat-Fat, Lady-Fat Tray and Table with Storage by Patricia Urquiola

$2,500

Swedish 1760s Painted Wood Tray Top Table with Fluted Apron and Tapered Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish tray top side table from the mid 18th century, with fluted apron and carved tapered legs

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1760s Painted Wood Tray Top Table with Fluted Apron and Tapered Legs

$8,950

Small French Louis XIII Style Walnut Tray Top Spool Table with Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite French Louis XIII style walnut side table from the 19th century with tray top, spool legs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small French Louis XIII Style Walnut Tray Top Spool Table with Cross Stretcher

$4,200

Louis XV Style Tray Top Table, Circa 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An ebonized side table with recessed tray top, carved apron and cabriole legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Side Tables

Louis XV Style Tray Top Table, Circa 1860

Italian Space Age Tray Table with Magazine Rack by MarCo for Zanuso Bilumen 1974

By Marco Zanuso, Bilumen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Space Age tray table with magazine rack by Marco for Zanuso Bilumen, 1974 Space age

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Space Age Tray Table with Magazine Rack by MarCo for Zanuso Bilumen 1974

$715

Modified Fontana Arte Side Table

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Originally a micro side table with two small trays to empty the content of pockets this table has

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Modified Fontana Arte Side Table

$3,300

Brass Side Table on Casters

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage side table in brass with removable tray top, bottom glass shelf with eglomized

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Side Table on Casters

$1,900

Pair of Chinoiserie Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English 1920s tole tray side tables with chinoiserie painted details and bamboo shaped

Category

Vintage 1920s English Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinoiserie Side Tables

$8,800 / set

Sophisticated Rattan Tray on Stand with Black Laminate Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sophisticated bamboo rattan tray on stand that makes a cool bar or side table having rattan gallery

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Laminate

Sophisticated Rattan Tray on Stand with Black Laminate Top

$1,450

Coffee Table, or Side Table, in Blond Oak, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Coffee table – or side table – in blond oak, with double trays, the first being openwork and the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table, or Side Table, in Blond Oak, 1950s

$1,669

Maison Jansen Directoire Arrow Sidetables with Original Brass Trays, Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in North Miami, FL

Classical French design with brass and metal, the brass trays are removable. Arrows create the base

Category

Vintage 1960s French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Directoire Arrow Sidetables with Original Brass Trays, Pair

$4,800 / set

Brass faux bamboo side table by Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Brass faux bamboo side table with removable tray and frosted logo detail by Gucci. View our

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Brass faux bamboo side table by Gucci

$3,800

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant pair of antique side tables with a tray top design. These were made in

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

$1,712 / set

Danish Modern Teak Tray Table in the Style of Willumsen and Engholm

By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen Engholm

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming Scandinavian sculpted teak side table with removable tray top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tray Table in the Style of Willumsen and Engholm

$1,025

Pair of Brass Side Tables by Peter Ghyczy

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of two side tables in brass with tray in glass. Designed by Peter Ghyczy.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Side Tables by Peter Ghyczy

$2,981

Pair of Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Side Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful Pair of Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Side Tables, with scalloped detailing, candle

Pair of Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Side Tables

$2,400

Guy Lefevre, Gilt bronze side table, circa 1970

By Guy Lefevre

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze side table with three glass trays in the style of Guy Lefèvre for the Maison Jansen

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Guy Lefevre, Gilt bronze side table, circa 1970

$3,076

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Side Tables

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique Georgian style mahogany side tables with pie crust tray tops and sitting on elegant

Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Side Tables

$924 / set

George III Period Mahogany Bedside Commode with Tray Top, Tambour Door Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

George III period bedside commode in mahogany with tray top, tambour door, and lower drawer

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Bedside Commode with Tray Top, Tambour Door Drawer

$2,700

Lovely Italian Two-Tier Tole and Iron Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pretty side table having two trays with soft pink and green floral decoration.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Lovely Italian Two-Tier Tole and Iron Side Table

$1,100

Drexel Heritage English Chippendale Banded Mahogany Side Tables, Pair

By Drexel

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of English Chippendale or Georgian style side or end tables with pull-out trays By

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage English Chippendale Banded Mahogany Side Tables, Pair

$1,495 / set

Pair of French Folding Side Tables by Maison Jansen(Attr)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Good-looking pair folding side tables with serving tray tops in the classic style of Louis XV of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Pair of French Folding Side Tables by Maison Jansen(Attr)

Svend Willumsen H. Engholm Teak Side Table for Fritz Hansen

By Willumsen Engholm

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Early production side table with removable tray top designed by Svend Willumsen & H Engholm for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Willumsen H. Engholm Teak Side Table for Fritz Hansen

$1,774

Rosewood Side Table by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus, circa 1960

By Illums Bolighus, Svend Langkilde

Located in Paris, FR

Rosewood side table with a removable top tray and pulled-town tray sides. It was designed by Svend

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Side Table by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus, circa 1960

$3,339

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of side tables in rosewood with trays, designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Side Tables in Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s

$7,500 / set

Pair of Mahogany Side Tables, in the Madeleine Castaing Style, circa 1960

By Madeleine Castaing

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of rectangular side tables, with a canted corners tray. They stand on four legs composed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Pair of Mahogany Side Tables, in the Madeleine Castaing Style, circa 1960

$2,146 / set

Walnut and Hand-painted Copper Side Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of Constellation walnut side tables with painted copper inlaid trays. Designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Walnut and Hand-painted Copper Side Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman

$1,499

Late 19th Century Victorian Golden Oak Butlers Tray on Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

butler’s tray on stand, which now makes an ideal side table. Removable tray with gallery to back and sides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Victorian Golden Oak Butlers Tray on Stand

$2,048

Glass Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A three-tier glass side table with mirrored tray.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Glass Table

$2,475

Colorful Occasional Table, Sweden, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Colorful occasional table, Sweden, circa 1900. Unique side table with five individual circular

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Occasional Table, Sweden, circa 1900

$6,800

Vintage Pair of Marble Top Table

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage pair of marble top Side/Vanity tables with gallery tray. The table measure 13" Length X 17

Category

Vintage 1950s European Side Tables

Vintage Pair of Marble Top Table

$1,598

Maison Jansen nest of tables, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century gilt metal side table by Maison Jansen with with a pair of side tables on casters with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Maison Jansen nest of tables, 1960s

$828

Antique Butlers Tray Top Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very useful antique side table with a lift off tray top. This was made in England

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Butlers Tray Top Side Table

$1,212

Wim Rietveld "MOSQUITO" Side Table with Wood Tray

By Gispen, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This small MUG or Mosquito Coffee Table; Model No. 535, is by famous Dutch designer Wim Rietveld

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld "MOSQUITO" Side Table with Wood Tray

$950

Silver Italian Removeable Tray End Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Silver side table with mirrored inset removable tray, height can be adjusted, stamped "made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian End Tables

Materials

Mirror

Silver Italian Removeable Tray End Side Table

$1,400

Pair of Elephant Wicker Side End Tables with Tray and Glass Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of elephant wicker side end tables with tray and glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Elephant Wicker Side End Tables with Tray and Glass Top

$3,400 / set

ViNTAGE BUTLERS SERVING TRAY SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE WITH BRASS GALLERY RAIL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

mahogany with Brass gallery rail side table and butlers slip serving tray Please note the delivery fee

Category

20th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

ViNTAGE BUTLERS SERVING TRAY SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE WITH BRASS GALLERY RAIL

$1,164

Karl Springer 2-Tier Tray Top Side Table in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beautifully crafted Tray Top Side Table with removable tray in blue shagreen with bone inlays by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Bone, Lacquer, Wood, Shagreen

Karl Springer 2-Tier Tray Top Side Table in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s

$9,500

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Side Table With Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the side table with tray you’re looking for. A side table with tray — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 113 variations of the antique or vintage side table with tray you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a side table with tray — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right side table with tray, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made side table with tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jake Whillans, Hermann Bongard and Plus Norway are consistently popular.

How Much is a Side Table With Tray?

The average selling price for a side table with tray at 1stDibs is $1,734, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Side Table With Tray

What is a butler’s tray table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A butler's tray table is an accent table typically used for serving. It includes a removable tray top that can transport food and drinks from room to room. Normally, the base features folding criss-crossing legs. Shop a range of butler's tray tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tray top coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are nesting side tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
What are tiny side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

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